Basic Science

• Science Fundamentals - Basic and background science content information.  This page includes PSAE guides.  Also included are  telescope guides and manuals.

Basic Astronomy

• Recommended Links - Sites to visit to learn more about astronomy and astrophysics.

Telescopes

Image Processing

   Software

• Yerkes Observatory links to Image Processing software, lessons and images
• Hands-On Universe links to Image Processing software and program descriptions
• SalsaJ Software downloads

    Lessons and Activities

• EDO - Creating Color Images
• EDO - The Jovian System 
• SalsaJ Tutorials and Lesson Documents

     Images

• Yerkes Observatory links to Image Processing software, lessons and images
• Constellation Photos
• Images - Links to images taken by Stars at Yerkes teachers.  Includes constellation photos and remote images. 
  
• MATL 2009 Index of Images
  
• Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Church, Historical Site, August early morning, Taurus, Orion, Auriga, Ninilchik, Alaska 

Lesson Plans and Activies

• Lesson Plans - Created by Stars at Yerkes teachers
• YAAYS Lessons
• Action Research - ARCS teachers conducted action research projects during the initial years of ARCS study.  A representative sample of these projects are listed here.
• EDO - Creating Color Images
• EDO - The Jovian System 
• SalsaJ Tutorials and Lesson Documents
• Yerkes Observatory links to Image Processing software, lessons and images

Build Your Own Technology (BYOT)

• Python Programming: Details and programs for python programing and using the Arduino are under bussard.yerkes.uchicago.edu/OutreachData/PyArduinoDownloads/.
  
• Galileoscope Accessories: 
• Sun Funnel by Rick Feinberg
• Sturdy Telescope to Tripod Mount (STTM) invented by Ed Sadler